Variegated Sweet Flag is a semi-evergreen perennial plant known for its striking, green and cream striped foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions. Crushed foliage emits a delightful scent. Prefers full sun and moist to wet soils, or afternoon shade if grown in hot Southern climates.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
0.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. The plant will scorch if the soil isn't kept moist.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Wildlife Gardens, Pond Edges, Water Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Fothergilla, Iris
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Variegatus 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Variegatus 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
